It has been three months since my takedown. I battle diarrhea constantly, hence I am in Depends most of the time. I use the MD Anderson bowel management programs to manage things - they really help. I take either Lomotil or Immodium every three hours (alternating) and metamucil several times a day (4-6).
Everonce and a while I read about one of you being constipated and I am envious. I would give my left nut not to have to poo for a day. The only way I can manage that is if i do not eat for two days, then on the second day there is nothing in me to come out. Since I LOVE good food that has only happened once.
If you Google MD Anderson bowel management the results will include three documents I find useful. The first is what to expect after surgery, then there is loose stool management and lastly managing constipation, but tbh, I have never had to consult that last one. I am just glad they are out there.